The May Bank Holiday weekend marked the first National Yacht Club Cruising Group âSail in Companyâ of the season from DĂșn Laoghaire to Greystones. Thirteen boats and more than 60 crew took part in the 10-nautical-mile passage in a gentle north-easterly breeze of 8â12 knots. With a light following sea and many yachts flying asymmetric sails, the fleet enjoyed near-perfect early-season sailing conditions.
Refresher for ICC Theory Exam 2026
Class - 18th April - (09.00 - 16.30)
Cost âŹ100pp (Theory Exam fee & Lunch Included)
Exam - 23rd April shortly after (18.00 - 20.00)
Dear Cruisers,
As you can see from the following schedule the cruising group has an extensive plan for this upcoming year. It does help us with the planning if we have some indication of the level of interest and destination preferences.
At present, we are focusing on the June bank holiday weekend cruise, âwherever the wind takes usâ. You may remember last year we tried to sail to the Isle of Man, but ultimately, we had great support (and great fun) at the alternative destinations. This year we have decided not âto tempt fate!â, so instead will decide much closer to the time a likely destination, taking into account the forecasted wind and weather conditions and preference of members.
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